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Recent Hiking Boot Reviews

Asolo Men's Fugitive GTX

Rivet pulled out of lace retainer on the first time out! I understand manufacturing defects but the manufacturer refused a warranty claim as they were a gift and I had no receipt!! Thank god REI stands by its sales. Poor customer service and build quality. Buy Keens instead! Full review

Merrell Men's Capra Mid Sport GTX

Strong marketing, and really solid look doesn't save this boot from failing to live up to its intended purpose. Footwear disclaimer: My foot is not your foot, my activities are not yours, and my preferences aren't either. These are simply my thoughts and what works for me, and by no means suggests this is a bad product. It just doesn't work in my area (Canadian Rockies). So this shoe has been getting a bit of hype, and it's been making some waves. I have only run it through a little test, and I… Full review

Lowa Men's Renegade GTX Mid

Light, comfortable, breathable, light hiking boot. This is my second and last pair of Lowa. I hike in Southeastern Arizona, about 15 miles a week. The incredibly rough and rocky landscape chew up my Lowas at an alarming rate.
Last year, the stitchings came undone after less than 6 months of use. Full review

Keen Men's Targhee Mid

Decent boot for decent price. Bought these because I needed a new boot when my 7 year old boots finally said "enough" after the first night of a weeklong trip in the Adirondack High Peaks. Boots were within my limited budget and bought solely based on a friend's recommendation of the Keen brand. Boots went from retail to trail with no break-in period and held up very well. My feet were comfortable and provided the waterproof ability that my previous boots decided it could no longer provide me. Full review

Pivetta D.M.C. V

Perfection! I purchased my Pivettas from a small backpacking shop on Devon Ave. in Chicago. The price was out of proportion to my personal finances at the time, but they are the best investment I have ever made. They have taken me to the Smokies, Banff, BC, Glacier, Yellowstone and less glamorous trails in Wisconsin. They may still make the Appalachian Trail trip, knees willing. These boots are 39 years old and still fit my feet like gloves...never a blister after breaking them in. I hope someone… Full review

Danner Combat Hiker Gore-Tex

All-American boot. At the time of purchase I was worried by the reviews stating that the Crater Rim/CH's were narrow, but still went with my normal 8.5R. I always wear a 8.5D in my Asics. I'm glad I went with the 8.5R because they fit perfectly and I don't consider my feet particularly narrow. My feet measure 3 and 1/2" at the widest and 10 and 1/4" lengthwise. Hope my measurements help because they would have helped me decide. The boots are a bit stiff, but any good boot is and I feel like they… Full review

Merrell Geomorph Blaze Mid Waterproof

A very good three-season boot. Lightweight yet sturdy. I wore these on a backpacking trip in Harriman State Park. Had close to 40 lbs when I started, and the boot held up fine. Full review

Wenger Men's Eiger

Decent boot, needs break-in time for the boot tongue, Vibram soles are awesome for scrambling up and down steep banks when trail blazing. Good ankle fit and support, proven on the gopher-hole riddled upper Tejon Ranch trails. Good narrow heel fit, no slipping. Warm boot, just fine for mild weather hiking; will otherwise necessitate sweaty sock rotation for hot weather backpacking. Thick leather upper seems fine for 35 pound pack loads, but make pulling the instep tight on a narrow foot unlikely. Full review

Timberland Earthkeeper Mt. Maddsen Mid

Poor quality, not waterproof, and not made for rugged terrain. Very poor tread and grip/traction. Two years ago, I bought Timberland Earthkeeper Mt Maddsen boots (size 10) to replace my 20+ year old Coleman Dry boots (bought at a Meijer's in Michigan for $40). The Colemans had seen plenty of hikes on three continents, perhaps a few thousand miles in four seasons, and are still comfortable and dry and actually still have decent tread left! I didn't expect the Timberland to match their quality given… Full review